Distance From Base ULM Le Tucoulet to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Base ULM Le Tucoulet () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 1972 miles or 3173 kilometers or 1712 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balesta ( France ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balesta and Nouakchott takes around 4 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Base ULM Le Tucoulet, Balesta, France to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - NKC

Kilometers		3173 km
Statute Miles		1972 miles
Nautical Miles		1712 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 31 minutes

Base ULM Le Tucoulet to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Base ULM Le Tucoulet & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balesta to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Balesta, France and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Balesta (France) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Balesta.

Location	Local Time
Balesta (France)	2026-08-04, 09:16:59 CEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-04, 07:16:59 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Base ULM Le Tucoulet ( / ) Balesta, France

Destination

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC / GQNO) Nouakchott, Mauritania